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Students may select "PLAN A" or “Plan B” general education requirements to graduate.
PLAN A: Please consult with a counselor about specific courses needed or see the college catalog
"Graduation Requirements" section. Plan A is designed for transfer to a four-year college or university.
However, requirements vary depending upon the individual institution. Please consult with a counselor
for the specific requirements of the university you plan to attend.
3-6 Units English Composition
6-9 Units Communication/Analytical Thinking
3 Units Natural Sciences
3 Units Humanities
9 Units Social/Behavioral Sciences (including American History & Governments)
3-4 Units Health/Physical Education
3-5 Units Math Competency
(Math 115 or higher or passing score on Los Angeles Community College District Math competency
exam)
PLAN B: Please consult with a counselor about specific courses needed or see the college catalog
"Graduation Requirements" section. Plan B is not designed for transfer to a four-year college.
3 Units English Composition
3 Units Communication/Analytical Thinking
3 Units Natural Sciences
3 Units Humanities
3 Units Social/Behavioral Sciences (including American History & Governments)
3-4 Units Health/Physical Education
3-5 Units Math Competency
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
NOTE: Not every class is offered each semester. Refer to the current class
schedule for current class offerings.
PREREQUISITES: Specified prerequisites must be completed with a
satisfactory grade or equivalent.
AFRICAN-AMERICAN STUDIES 2
The African-American
In Contemporary Urban Society
3 UNITS - (UC:CSU)
Credit allowed for only one of Social Science 12 and African-American
Studies 2.
This survey course is designed to examine the urbanization of Black
Americans with an emphasis on contemporary problems. During the
process of this experience the student will identify areas of concern, define
the impact that these problems have had upon Black Americans, and
articulate proposed solutions to assist black Americans in coping with the
reality that they are Black in an America dominated by Whites.
AFRICAN-AMERICAN STUDIES 4
The African-American
in the History of the United States I
3 UNITS - (UC:CSU)
Meets the Associate in Arts degree requirements in U.S. History, U.S.
Constitution, and California State and Local Government. A survey of U.S.
history from the early Colonial Era through the Civil War with special
emphasis on the contribution of the African-American. This course provides
a background in the political and social development of the United States
for students majoring in the Social Sciences.
Transfer Limit UC. Maximum credit one course from African-American
Studies 4, Chicano Studies 7, and History 11.
AFRICAN-AMERICAN STUDIES 5
The African-American
in the History of the United States II
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3 UNITS - (UC:CSU)
Meets the Associate in Arts degree requirements in U.S. History, U.S.
Constitution, and California State and Local Government.
A survey of U.S. History from the end of the Civil War to the present, with
special emphasis on the African-American in the social, economic, and
political development of American Civilization. Included is a survey of the
United States Constitution.
Transfer Limit UC. Maximum credit one course from African Am Studies 5,
Chicano Studies 8, and History 12 or 13.
AFRICAN-AMERICAN STUDIES 7
African-Americans and the Political System
3 UNITS - (UC:CSU)
This course surveys the relationship of minority groups to American politics
with emphasis on the African-American in the political system. This course
gives an in depth study of the distribution of political power.
AFRICAN-AMERICAN STUDIES 20
African-American Literature I
3 UNITS - (UC:CSU)
This is a survey of literature by African-American writers. It is designed to
cover all types of literature (slave narratives, poetry, novels, etc.) to
encourage students to develop a positive attitude towards reading and an
understanding of the progression of culture in America as interpreted by
African-American writers.
AFRICAN-AMERICAN STUDIES 21
African-American Literature II
3 UNITS - (UC:CSU)
This course will examine the short story, essay, drama and literary criticism,
by African-American authors, as art forms through structure, use of language
and dramatization.
AFRICAN-AMERICAN STUDIES 60
African-American Music
3 UNITS - (UC:CSU)
A study of African-American Music and their influences on folk spirituals,
gospels, concert music, opera, ballet, blues and jazz underscoring
styles, characteristics, origin and contributions by African-American
Artists. Credit allowed Credit allowed for only one of African America 60
and Music 135.
General survey of African-American music, from the slave song to present
day jazz, including a comprehensive investigation of the minstrel, post
minstrel, spiritual, gospel song, blues, and a comprehensive investigation
of the protest and irony in the Black folk song.
ANTHROPOLOGY/CULTURAL GEOGRAPHY
ANTHROPOLOGY 101
Human Biological Evolution
3 UNITS - (UC:CSU)
Advisory: English 28/31 or equivalent.
This course examines evolutionary theory, human genetics, classification,
and introduction to primates, the hominid fossil record, classification, and
modern human variation. Students will be able to underline the historical
path to natural selection, describe the five factors of the evolutionary
process, identify biological characteristics of primates, discuss features of
primate behavior, diagram the origin of mankind through comparing skulls
from the hominid fossil record, and interpret modern human variation.